When people everywhere realize they are NOT powerless, that any despot can be moved by noncooperation — because despots and their thugs produced nothing, they are completely dependent on US — we win, every time.

They can kill but they can’t create, produce or do any of the necessary tasks for a functional society. This illusion of powerlessness is their only power.

If this coup succeeds, a kernel of us will sit down, hold up a sign that says “No. You must resign.” And more may (and certainly can) follow. And if they chose freedom rather than fear, we win.